Library List: 10 great books for your next checkout

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You know how sometimes you go to the library and you end up coming home with books you're not so crazy about? Or you come home with books with great pictures, but the story is just blah. Or the other way around?? Well not anymore! I've done the work for you!! (woot woot!)

Here's to the first segment of Library Lists from Worthington Ave! These are books that I 100% recommend. I checked each of these books out at my local library and read them to my own daughter. They have great artwork, enchanting stories, and I bet you and your kids will BOTH be entertained. So, you can be sure you come home with at least SOME good books every library trip!

So, let's get started!

Title: Author's last name (for easy library catalog searching)

1. Hip, Hip, Hooray for Annie McRae: Wilcox


    • The sweetest book about believing in yourself.



2. Tumford the Terrible: Tillman

  • A naughty cat learns to say "I'm sorry."

3. Madam President: Smith

  • A little girl imagines what her day would be like as President of the United States.

4. Silly Goose's Big Story: Kasza

  • A tale about taking care of your friends, and using your imagination.

5. Don't Wake the Bear: Smallman

  • The animals are throwing a party! Can they get it all together without waking the bear??

6. Corduroy: Freeman

  • A little bear wanders the department store looking for his lost button, but he ends up finding a loving home.

7. Find the Magic: Cohen

  • A kind frog teaches two little mice and a cat how to find the magic in a book. You're going to love the pictures in this one!

8. Diary of a Baby Wombat: French

  • A simple story of the day in the life of a baby wombat, (Sleep, eat, sleep eat) and how he makes an unexpected friend.

9. I'd Know you Anywhere, My Love: Tillman

  • A sweet rendition of a parent's love for his/her child.

10. Goldie and the Three Bears: Stanley

  • An interesting take on a classic that ends in a surprising friendship

I can't wait to see you reading these books with your kiddos! I hope you enjoy them as much as Baby and I did! If you post a picture on instagram with any book you heard about on this blog, pleas tag #recommendedbyworthington in the comments so I can see it!

Oh and here's another special surprise just for you! A free printable!












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84 comments

  1. Organized 31March 7, 2015 at 1:43 AM

    What a wonderful idea to create recommended lists (kinda like an Oprah's book club)! Thanks for sharing at the This Is How We Roll Link Party on Organized 31.

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  2. CamiMarch 7, 2015 at 2:06 AM

    Haha! You're sweet! Don't we all wish we were Oprah ;)

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  3. Brie @ A Slice of BrieMarch 7, 2015 at 3:27 PM

    This is great - I'm only familiar with a few of the titles. I love the story of Corduroy (I remember him from MY childhood) and actually found an old hardcover copy at the thrift store (I have a thing for find old copies of older books). How old is your daughter? My son, who just turned one, rarely lets me read to him. He's too busy trying to close the book on me, lol! I'm hoping, hoping! it's just a phase :)

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  4. CamiMarch 8, 2015 at 4:47 AM

    I was so happy this week when I found Corduroy at a local thrift store as well! I had previously only been able to get it at the library. My daughter is 6 months old. She loves to scratch at the book and try to "turn the pages." Even reading aloud to your son while he's running around is a great thing you can do! Check out my first Tuesday Tip post for more info about that!

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  5. BrittanyMarch 8, 2015 at 6:38 AM

    Love the book selections! I have been taking my little one (almost 7 months) to story time at the library for the past 2 weeks. We are going to check out 2 board books this week. :)

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  6. worthingMarch 9, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    Aw that's so great! We haven't been to story time at our library yet. We'll have to check it out!

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  7. Trena QuesenberryMarch 10, 2015 at 1:19 PM

    When I have taken my kids to the library, I just feel overwhelmed. There's so many books, I don't even know where to start. This list will be coming with me next time!

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  8. StaciMarch 10, 2015 at 1:59 PM

    Can I just tell you, I still have all of my copies of Corduroy books. They were my favorite books as a kid, and I love that my copies are being read by my kids. Every time I open the books, and my kids read them, it brings me back to my childhood.
    Books are so amazing, and every time I see another eBook out there, my heart dies just a little bit. Books are meant to be held in your hands, and the pages are meant to be flipped with your fingers.
    Even though the kids are too old to read the Corduroy books at this point, I still love to have them read the books to me. Just for a little longer.....

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  9. LauraMarch 10, 2015 at 5:39 PM

    I have read some of those books. They are great. Good job taking your child to the library and reading!

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  10. CamiMarch 11, 2015 at 1:51 AM

    Thank you for your comment! And YES, exactly! I often felt the same way... which is why this list series was born! (so stay tuned for another list of great books soon!) I have also found it helpful to put a few books on hold before I go to the library, that way I can be sure to leave with some of the books I want that I KNOW we will enjoy!

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  11. CamiMarch 11, 2015 at 1:53 AM

    This is so sweet! I too remembered Corduroy from my childhood. It's such a beautiful story. Isn't there something just SO special about real life books! Mmmmm I love it!

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  12. CamiMarch 11, 2015 at 1:53 AM

    Aw thank you!

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  13. Corinne RodriguesMarch 11, 2015 at 3:27 AM

    I don't have kids, but these would make great gifts for the children in my life. Thanks for sharing!

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  14. CamiMarch 11, 2015 at 3:32 AM

    Thanks for the comments! I bet it would be fun to check out some of these books from the library anyways and read them to yourself. There is something about picture books that is just extra magical!

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  16. Cristin @ Pampered TeacherMarch 11, 2015 at 6:12 AM

    Oh I love this list. Looking forward to checking out Hip, Hip, Hooray for Annie McRae!

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  17. CamiMarch 11, 2015 at 6:44 AM

    Thank you! It's a super sweet book! I hope your library has it!

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  18. StaciMarch 11, 2015 at 8:45 AM

    It feels like it's been so long since I've had an excuse to read little kid books! I love the art on I'd Know You Anywhere, My Love. I might have to find that one and stash it somewhere for the future!

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  19. CamiMarch 11, 2015 at 8:47 AM

    You're so right, that one is beautiful! And yes get it and read it to yourself! :)

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  20. MichelleMarch 11, 2015 at 9:16 AM

    Love the list. Its awesome. Thanks for sharing!

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  21. Jennifer @ Emulsified FamilyMarch 11, 2015 at 9:21 AM

    I think my youngest would enjoy Madam President. Thanks for the suggestions to check out at the library next time we're there. (Or maybe they have some as ebooks too. Love that format!!)

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  22. CamiMarch 11, 2015 at 9:26 AM

    Aw thank you! I hope you can use it with your girls, even though they are a little older than mine ;)

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  23. CamiMarch 11, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    Yes! A lot of these are available as ebook on amazon... and some of them my library has the ebook versions available to borrow! I hope you find a way to read them! I love how easy it is to pull up an ebook on my phone when my daughter needs a little extra entertainment!

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  24. Beth McIntireMarch 11, 2015 at 10:27 AM

    We have the original Corduroy book plus two followups, and my girls love them. I've read them all dozens of times. :-)

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  25. CandiMarch 11, 2015 at 2:36 PM

    Way cool! I love your book sharing idea! Now to find time to actually read a book, lol.

    It has been too long, but I think I deserve it, now I know what I should be reading. :) Thanks!

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  26. Val @ Love My DIY HomeMarch 11, 2015 at 4:52 PM

    I have always read aloud to my kids - reading is so important for their education. I have a library of great books for my grandkids here at the house and encourage reading. Corduroy is one of my favorites.

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  27. AmyMarch 12, 2015 at 1:46 AM

    Such a great idea! We always wanted to keep the kiddos happy!

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  28. CamiMarch 12, 2015 at 2:55 AM

    I think I remember the followup Corduroy books from when I was a kid! I'll have to check them out again! Thanks for the recommendation!

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  29. CamiMarch 12, 2015 at 2:56 AM

    aw thanks! And picture books still count as reading even when you're an adult ;) haha!

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  30. CamiMarch 12, 2015 at 2:57 AM

    This is so great! This makes my teacher-self so happy inside! What are some of your other favorites?? I'm always looking for more recommendations!

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  31. CamiMarch 12, 2015 at 2:59 AM

    Thanks for the sweet comment! I bet the kiddos will find a new favorite in this stash ;)

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  32. Phyllis SatherMarch 12, 2015 at 9:00 AM

    When our 16 month old was diagnosed with leukemia I asked a teacher friend how I was going to keep up with homeschool with all that was happening in our lives. She told me to just keep reading to them. It's so important. My husband still reads to us almost every night and our children are all young adults but love our family reading times.

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  33. CamiMarch 12, 2015 at 9:04 AM

    This is such a special memory. Thank you for sharing it with me. It's so true! I always tell people, if you do ONE thing with your kids... read to them!

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  34. Jaime at UltimateDonations.orgMarch 12, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    With the exception of Corduroy, these are all new to me! We love that book. Goldielox is also a big time favorite in our house, so we'll definitely be checking out book #10!

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  35. CamiMarch 12, 2015 at 9:54 AM

    I had only read a handful of the books in this selection before getting them from the library and reading them with my little one! All of these have become favorites that I can see us reading over and over again! This version of Goldilocks is adorable- it has a different ending than most! Enjoy!

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  36. Keelie ReasonMarch 12, 2015 at 1:03 PM

    Love the book list. These books would be perfect for my children. Cordoury is a cool book series too. I hadn't heard of the others, but I'll have to check them out. :)

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  37. ShannonMarch 12, 2015 at 2:06 PM

    These are great. I'm always looking for good books to read for myself and my kids. I'll have to check some of these out. thanks for sharing!

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  38. MoniqueMarch 12, 2015 at 2:30 PM

    These are all so sweet! That #9 'I'd Know You Anywhere' reminds me of one of my favorite childhood books, "I'll Love You Forever" By Robert Munsch. It's a beautiful story about how much a mother loves her son, and it's always stuck with me after all these years. I'll definitely have to pick some of these up when I have some kiddos of my own :) Nice to meet you virtually via the commentathon! :)

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  39. Lisa @ Saving Cent by CentMarch 12, 2015 at 4:28 PM

    I am always looking for books to read to my girls. I'll definitely be checking out these that you listed.

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  40. Jennifer CorterMarch 13, 2015 at 1:20 AM

    What a great post! My little guy and I are always looking for great new reads for him! I will definitely keep this list in mind for our next trip to the library! Thank you!

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  41. Felecia EfriannMarch 13, 2015 at 4:54 AM

    I read Corduroy growing up, and I usually stick to the books I read and enjoy as a kid when I read to my nieces and nephews. This list is great and for sure books I'll have to check out to read with them. :)

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  42. CamiMarch 13, 2015 at 7:32 AM

    I'll Love you Forever" is one of my all time faves! I have it listed in my post titled "Favorite Picture Books for a New Baby." It is for sure a MUST!

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  43. CamiMarch 13, 2015 at 7:32 AM

    You're so welcome! I hope your fam finds a few new faves in one of these lists!

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  44. CamiMarch 13, 2015 at 7:34 AM

    Aw Thanks! Yes, I hope you do and that your fam finds a new fave in this list! They're all so fun!

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  45. CamiMarch 13, 2015 at 7:34 AM

    Yay! I'm so glad!

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  46. CamiMarch 13, 2015 at 7:35 AM

    Thank you for the sweet comment! I hope you are able to find some of these at your library! They are fantastic! Be sure to print off the free printable list and take it with you so you remember them ;)

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  47. CamiMarch 13, 2015 at 7:38 AM

    I used to be the same way! The books we remember as kids are always SO special, and I loved sharing those with my nieces! Then I started studying Elementary Education at University and learned about all sorts of other books that I had no idea were so good too! But the ones that make us nostalgic are extra great!

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  48. CristinaMarch 13, 2015 at 7:52 AM

    OHMYGOSH! How helpful are you! When I go to the library with my boys my eyes glaze over. I'm so overwhelmed that I don't know where to start. Now I will bookmark and take you with me to the library! I know you'll love our library. It's cozy ;) Thanks for the recommendations!

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  49. CamiMarch 13, 2015 at 8:02 AM

    Aw thanks for the super sweet comment! Hopefully these will be helpful so you'll know where to start! There's another library list on the blog too ;) Good luck, mama!

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  50. Barb JMarch 13, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    What a great selection of books to read. I know these are for kids but I think i would like the diary of a baby wombat. Looks cute. Thanks.

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  51. CamiMarch 13, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    It really is a cute one! I think picture books should be for grown ups too! Why should kids get all the fun ;)

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  52. Angela McKinneyMarch 13, 2015 at 11:35 AM

    I really love the list compiled here. I had forgotten about Corduroy but I am printing this out to take next library trip.

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  53. CamiMarch 14, 2015 at 2:31 AM

    Yay! I'm so glad you'll find it useful! There's another Library List that I posted this week too ;)

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  54. Bonnie WayMarch 15, 2015 at 4:34 AM

    These look like great books! Some of them made it onto our local library's "100 Books to Read Before Kindergarten." I was working through those books with my girls when we went to the library... it was nice to have a list to look for instead of just randomly browsing and grabbing books off the shelf. :) Thanks for the recommendations!

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  55. chellieMarch 15, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    This is wonderful! Sometimes looking at the library shelves can be overwhelming, it's great to have a list and a goal. I'm sure my kids would love all of these! Thanks!

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  56. Crystal GreenMarch 15, 2015 at 11:35 AM

    This is a great list of books worth sharing. Amazingly I haven't read any of these, but it sounds like I should go to the library and get them. I'm sure my kids and I would enjoy reading them together. Thank you for the suggestion.

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  57. Shelle @ PreparednessMamaMarch 16, 2015 at 12:53 AM

    Thanks for sharing - This is a wonderful list for younger kids. Will you continue to add to the collection as your child grows older? I've bookmarked this for updates.

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  58. PamMarch 16, 2015 at 1:13 AM

    Great list!! Now I just need to find time to actually READ a book again!!! :)

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  59. CamiMarch 16, 2015 at 3:17 AM

    That's the battle isn't it ;)

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  60. CamiMarch 16, 2015 at 3:18 AM

    I have just published Library List 2 this last week! Just click on the category "Library List" on my sidebar to see all the lists as they get published (we have 30 more library books that we're reading through this week to make another Library List ;)

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  61. CamiMarch 16, 2015 at 3:19 AM

    Aw thank you! I hope you can use it! It's fun to sometimes just grab random books, but this way you can be sure to get a few great books in your stack that you know you and your kids will love! Hope you find a new fave with this list!

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  62. CamiMarch 16, 2015 at 3:20 AM

    That sounds like such a great list! Way to go mama!

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  63. Whitney McGruderMarch 16, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    This is a great list! Books are always more fun to read when they come highly recommended for parent and child--especially when you plan on reading it over and over to your little one. :)

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  64. CamiMarch 17, 2015 at 4:39 AM

    Thanks for the sweet comment! I totally agree! I get so many good recommendations from others, I thought I'd share some of my own ;)

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  65. MakettaMarch 17, 2015 at 6:27 AM

    I remember Corduroy. One of my siblings had that book and they used to love reading it. Nice selection of books. Thanks for sharing them with us!

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  66. RonniMarch 17, 2015 at 7:32 AM

    These are great book suggestions - thank you!

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  67. michelle hMarch 17, 2015 at 11:21 AM

    Thanks so much for the printable list! We live very near our library and my boys both go to reading club there so we go very often. It'll be nice having something specific to look for the next time!

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  68. CamiMarch 17, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    Corduroy is a classic! :)

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  69. CamiMarch 17, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    Thanks for the comment! I hope you check out the second Library List too!

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  70. CamiMarch 17, 2015 at 11:44 AM

    Thanks for the comment! I hope you check out the 2nd Library List too!

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  71. Elizabeth DukeMarch 17, 2015 at 11:45 AM

    Thank you for sharing these books. I work with young children in counseling and I think that these books could definitely be helpful to me with teaching them positive character building and social skills.

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  72. CamiMarch 17, 2015 at 11:48 AM

    Oh yes! Hip Hip Hooray for Annie McRae would be an excellent one for those categories! Naughty Toes from my second Library List is another great one about self-worth.

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  73. Alice @ Earning My Two CentsMarch 17, 2015 at 3:37 PM

    Awesome. Every girl should be reading a book about a girl being the President (even if only in her imagination). Dream big!

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  74. AshleyMarch 18, 2015 at 12:18 AM

    I love that you've compiled this list. I'm always looking for good books to share with my children. Thank you for sharing.

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  75. CamiMarch 18, 2015 at 3:06 AM

    Yes! I love that 'Dream Big!'

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  76. CamiMarch 18, 2015 at 3:06 AM

    Aw thank you! I hope you find a new favorite in this list! And be sure to check out Library List 2

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  77. KaraMarch 18, 2015 at 7:04 AM

    I loved Diary of a Wombat - I didn't know there was a sequel! Great list!

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  78. CamiMarch 18, 2015 at 12:24 PM

    I actually haven't read the first one, but the sequel was so cute the original is now on my list :)

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  79. Kelly @ A Mother's DesignMarch 19, 2015 at 12:51 AM

    Thank you for this list. I love reading and my peanut is finally getting interested so this will be a great list to start with.

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  80. CamiMarch 19, 2015 at 4:17 AM

    Aw yay I'm so glad! I hope you find a new fave!

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  81. Melissa VeraMarch 19, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    Courdroy was my favorite book when I was growing up. Thanks for adding it to your list.

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  82. CamiMarch 20, 2015 at 4:06 AM

    Corduroy is a classic!Love it!

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